The award for Jai Ho was shared by Rahman and renowned lyricist Gulzar.

Resul Pookutty also walked away with the golden trophy for Best Sound Mixing.

The critically acclaimed film has also won an award for the Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Film editing each. Danny Boyle has been honoured with the Best Director award for Slumdog Millionaire.

In the picture: Neighbours of Azharuddin Ismail, who acted in Slumdog Millionaire, gather to watch the 81st Academy Awards presentation in Mumbai.